By Carolyn Ells and Brett D. Thombs
Canadian Medical Association Journal
June 10, 2014
Incidental findings are becoming increasingly common as advanced medical technologies are used in research and clinical care. These potentially relevant findings fall outside the primary purpose for conducting a test or procedure. Incidental findings may be anticipated (known to be potentially associated with the test) or unanticipated (not typically associated). Secondary findings are actively sought but not the primary reason for testing.
